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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Tommy tell Cheryl about his situation in Chapter 30?

2. What is the name of the construction company that Sally and Skinny are watching in Chapter 33?

3. What does Al threaten will happen to Tommy if the chef does not talk to him?

4. Who does Al talk to after he is finished visiting with Charlie in Chapter 25?

5. What does Al joke about in Chapter 26?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sally inform Harvey that Victor will be the new manager of the restaurant in Chapter 32?

2. What does Al say to try and convince Raymond that his case is going well in Chapter 37?

3. How do Harvey and the staff of the restaurant differ in their opinion of the band in Chapter 31?

4. How does Al respond to Harvey's concerns in Chapter 36?

5. Which piece of information does Al give to Danny in Chapter 25, and what decision does it lead to?

6. How is Harvey murdered in Chapter 38?

7. Why does the chef meet with his mother in Chapter 21?

8. What pact is made between Tommy and the chef in Chapter 29?

9. What happens to the chef when he and Tommy are called to the restaurant in Chapter 40?

10. What finally causes Tommy to decide to cooperate with the police against Sally in Chapter 35?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose three examples of symbolism from Bone in the Throat and explain each one of them in detail. Be sure to include what they represent, how they add to the story, and the reasons why Bourdain uses them.

Essay Topic 2

Select three examples of incompetence on the part of Al and/or the police from the book. For each example, explain how the incompetence added to the plot and the reasons why Bourdain chose that/those character(s) as the source of it. Also, include your description of the overall place of incompetence within the story, and why it had such a major role in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Tommy's relationship with Cheryl, including the reasons why Tommy needs to have Cheryl to trust as he goes through the difficult situations he is experiencing and the element of irony in their relationship. In addition, describe how Cheryl reacts to Tommy's affair, why it strengthens their relationship, and whether or not you agree with how Cheryl chooses to accept it.

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